Karen Wilkie
St. Jacobs,Canada
Summary
Detailed-oriented Finance and Administrative professional with 25+ years of experience in office administration, bookkeeping and financial management. Skilled in Sage 50 and Microsoft Office, with knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics AX, ensuring accurate financial reporting and data integrity. Exceptional communicator with proven ability to collaborate with vendors, clients and team members. Holds a degree in Business Economics, offering a strong foundation in financial analysis and business operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Professional
Karen Wilkie Bookkeeping
St. Jacobs, Canada
01.2000 - Current
- Seasoned accounting professional with demonstrated expertise in managing comprehensive financial operations.
- Brings methodical precision to accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets tracking, credit administration and complex reconciliation processes.
- Adept at full-cycle payroll management.
- Consistently delivers accurate monthly and annual financial statements while maintaining GAAP efficiency.
Financial Administration Specialist
Creative Beginnings Early Learning and Care
Waterloo, Canada
01.2020 - 04.2025
- Results-driven financial expert with experience in full-cycle accounting, payroll and benefits administration.
- Managed end-to-end payroll for 80+ employees, including bonus calculations, T4, ROE’s, benefits, and RRSP contributions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Skilled in Reconciliations (bank, credit card, GL), budgeting and nonprofit funding applications.
- Proficient in childcare billing software, handling parent communications, and resolving billing inquiries.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities with a commitment to financial integrity and operation efficiency.
Controller/Administration
Elmira, Canada
01.2008 - 08.2019
- Detailed-oriented professional with experience in office administration, payroll and full-cycle accounting.
- Managed payroll for 25 employees, including bonuses, T4’s, ROE and WSIB, while resolving benefits inquiries and onboarding staff.
- Skilled in daily banking, credit card reconciliations and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Proven ability to negotiate vendor contracts, optimize office operations and maintain company KPI’s.
- Strong communicator with a track record of delivering exceptional customer service.
Education
BBA - Business Economics
Brock University
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration
- Budgeting
- Vendor negotiation
- Reconciliation processes
- Problem solving
- Advanced Excel
- Bank reconciliation
- Expertise in Sage 50 and Microsoft Office
- Nonprofit accounting
Volunteer Experience
- Executive, Woolwich Wild Girls Hockey, 01/01/13, 12/31/17
- Manager, Woolwich Wild Girls Hockey and Woolwich Wildcats Teams, 01/01/08, 12/31/14
Timeline
Financial Administration Specialist
Creative Beginnings Early Learning and Care
01.2020 - 04.2025
Controller/Administration
01.2008 - 08.2019
Senior Accounting Professional
Karen Wilkie Bookkeeping
01.2000 - Current
BBA - Business Economics
Brock University